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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568,058.92, 787,235.23 and 560,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568,058.92, 787,235.23 and 560,041 is: 776,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568,058.92 : 787,235.23 = 560,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568,058.92/787,235.23 = 560,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568,058.92x = 787,235.23 × 560,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568,058.92x = 440,884,005,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,884,005,444.43/568,058.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776,123.73

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